essay
The Neolithic - Predynastic transition in the Fayum depression
followers of horus : studies dedicated to michael allen hoffman, 1944-1990 • (2 ; 20) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 175-184
By: Wenke, Robert J., Brewer, Douglas J..
Abstract
Wenke and Brewer '…assess some of the evidence concerning the apparent near-abandonment of the Fayum after about 4000 B.C., and [they] place this evidence in the context of the cultural changes Egypt was undergoing at this time. The data … come from several small sites … along the southern periphery of the ancient Fayum lake bed.' (pages 175-176). The authors agree with earlier researchers in the area that the people living in the Fayum Depression were gatherers, fishermen, and hunters of water fowl that supplemented their diet with domesticated plants and animals. In addition, the people who used site FS-3 may even have only visited the area seasonally.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2005
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Northern Africa
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2004
- Field Date
- 1981
- Coverage Date
- 4000 B.C.-3000 B.C.
- Coverage Place
- Fayum Depression; Egypt
- Notes
- Robert Wenke and D. J. Brewer
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-184)
- LCCN
- 94100469
- LCSH
- Neolithic Period--Egypt
- Egypt--Antiquities